Bugsy Malone is a 1976 gangster musical comedy film written and directed by Alan Parker. A co-production of United States and United Kingdom, it features an ensemble cast, featuring only child actors playing adult roles, with Jodie Foster, Scott Baio and John Cassisi in major roles. The film tells the story of the rise of "Bugsy Malone" and the battle for power between "Fat Sam" and "Dandy Dan". Set in New York City, it is a gangster movie spoof, substituting machine guns that fire gobs of whipped cream instead of bullets. The film is based loosely on events in New York and Chicago during Prohibition era, specifically the exploits of real-life gangsters such as Al Capone and Bugs Moran.
Director | Alan Parker |
Produced by | Alan Marshall |
Writer(s) | Alan Parker |
Starring | Jodie Foster, Scott Baio, John Cassisi |
Music | Paul Williams |
Cinematography | Peter Biziou, Michael Seresin |
Edited by | Gerry Hambling |
Distributed by | Fox-Rank Distributors (United Kingdom), Paramount Pictures (United States) |
Released | September 15, 1976 |
Running time | 93 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom, United States |
Language | English, Italian |
Budget | £575,000-£1 million |
Box office | $2.8 million |
Netflix ID | 60010184 |
About Bugsy Malone
This musical gangster film tells the story of gangster Bugsy Malone, featuring children in all of the gangster roles.
Achievement of Bugsy Malone
The movie is Alan Parker's directorial debut. The film is loosely based off gangster characters such as Al Capone and Bugs Moran.
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Latest information about Bugsy Malone updated on July 28 2021.